Reviews about interesting gadgets, gear, mobile technology and lifestyle products.
REVIEW – I’ve had an ongoing dishwashing problem: I can’t seem to get reusable water bottles completely dry, and we use a lot of water bottles in my household. After unloading the dishwasher or even after I wash them by hand, I set them on my drying mat… and no matter how long I leave […]
Marbrasse retractable drying rack review – Works for drying water bottles Read More
REVIEW – If you carry your laptop/tablet on a regular basis, you probably have chosen to utilize a bag/backpack/sleeve of some sort to do so. And whatever you utilize to do that probably depends in large part on what else you have to carry with you. I normally carry my power supply and a mouse with
Inateck 15.6 inch 360 Protection Shockproof Laptop Sleeve review Read More
REVIEW – I’m getting older. I’m physically active. I hurt. It comes with the territory. Recently, I tried my first TENS unit to help manage muscle pain and I liked it. It really did help me manage pain. The biggest inconvenience with it is the fact that two wires connect the electrodes to the control
Comfytemp Wireless TENS Unit review – all the TENS, none of the wires Read More
REVIEW – I don’t have white tape on my glasses but I’m a bit of a weather nerd. I’ve taken the NOAA/NWS Advanced Skywarn Weather Spotter training, have 5 weather apps on my phone, and I use Twitter to follow my NOAA office for alerts. I have a weather radio at my bedside and one
Midland ER310 emergency crank weather radio review – 4 ways to power it up Read More
REVIEW – Like many of you, I have owned more earbuds over the years than I can count. I have tried every form factor out there… wireless, wired, over the ears, in the ears, behind the head, over the head, etc. I have enjoyed some of them, hated some of them, and put up with
EarFun Air S earbuds review Read More
REVIEW – Bigger is always better! Especially when it comes to making 3D prints. The 3D printer market has exploded with innovations and printers with larger print beds being made available. I currently own the Elegoo Neptune 3 3D printer I reviewed this past June. That great self-leveling printer prints objects up to 220 x
Mingda Magician Max 3D printer review – Now I can print the big stuff! Read More
REVIEW – I do not sleep well when I’m hot. I use a thin blanket and always have a fan on at night. I even have a special cooling pillow so when I saw a blanket that can keep you cool I jumped at the chance to try it out. Let’s see if the Elegear
Elegear Cooling Arc-Chill Comforter queen blanket review Read More
REVIEW – Summers in New York can get really hot, and I always seem to find myself in a space that needs air conditioning but can’t accommodate one due to the structure or lack of AC power. I am sure that anyone facing this dilemma would love it if someone would design a portable air
EcoFlow Wave portable air conditioner review – Cool any room or a tent outdoors! Read More
REVIEW – When I got my first smartphone, I was working in stream restoration, a field that involves a lot of water, rock, and heavy equipment. A co-worker told me that I needed to get an OtterBox case for my phone since they were the toughest and provided the most protection. That was the first
REVIEW UPDATES – Today I have updates to five of our past reviews. We like to do these review updates on a regular basis to check back with products we’ve tested to let you know how well they are holding up since posting our original review or if notable new features have been added. Check
Levels metabolic health tracker, Worx paint sprayer, and more – Review updates Read More
REVIEW – Since we moved into our new home last year, I have been on a never-ending quest to add more light to our backyard. My dream would be to run low-voltage LED lighting throughout the yard and trees. Until I get more money saved, I have resorted to using solar lights in the backyard.
GIGALUMI 8-Pack Solar Fence Lights review – Ambient lighting for your backyard Read More
REVIEW- The WolfWise UPF 50+ Easy Pop-Up Beach Tent is a small beach tent for up to 3 people that’s relatively simple to set up and a quick way to get some shade What is it? The WolfWise UPF 50+ Easy Pop-Up Beach Tent. The name pretty much says it all. The WolfWise site states
WolfWise UPF 50+ Easy Pop Up Beach Tent review – Quick shade for your fun in the sun Read More
REVIEW – I have a thin air pad that I use when weight is a concern but for those longer camping trips where I can park right next to my campsite I wanted something a little more comfortable since my back isn’t getting any younger. Let’s see if the Elegear 4 inch Inflatable Double Sleep pad
REVIEW – My wife has asthma, so clean air is important for her. Clean air is even more important for me because if the air isn’t moving and clean, I have to do something about it. I have several air purifiers, and most of them have been great, however, the Coway Airmega Icon Air Purifier
Coway Airmega Icon air purifier review Read More
REVIEW – I hate drinking water. I know it’s good for me and important to stay hydrated but I hate drinking plain old boring water. I’m constantly on the look out for healthy water additives that taste good without adding lots of unnecessary chemicals and sugars to my body. I had seen Vitapod advertised on
Vitapod review – Make your water tastier! Read More